Chess Puzzle #1bTVM — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 1005 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short.

Position

White: king b3; pawns b2/c4. Black: king e5; pawns a5/b5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: bxc4+ — pawn b5→c4, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kxc4 — king b3→c4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e5→d6).
  3. Best move: Kb5 — king c4→b5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pawn endgame, short. The key move Kxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/pp2k3/2P5/1K6/1P6/8 b - - 0 48

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